EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, USDA-ARS; ALBANY, CALIFORNIA
Summary
SCH Number
2019088002
Public Agency
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Document Title
EMERGENCY PERMIT FOR TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, USDA-ARS; ALBANY, CALIFORNIA
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/5/2019
Document Description
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), pursuant to authority granted under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 20, Section 66270.61, has issued an Emergency Permit to USDA-ARS (EPA ID# CA6120507342) to treat hazardous waste through a controlled reaction with a chemical solution. Specifically, 2 four-liter containers of diethyl ether, a peroxide forming material, must be stabilized prior to transport to a permitted treatment, storage, and disposal facility.
The hazardous waste item expired and is currently being stored on the USDA-ARS cam pus located at 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94710. DTSC has determined as a safety precaution to prevent an accident or severe injury, an Emergency Permit should be issued to chemically stabilize the hazardous waste prior to transportation off,site by Clean
Harbors Environmental Service (CHES).
Contact Information
Name
Hai-Yong Kang
Agency Name
Department of Toxic Substances Control Permitting Division
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Albany
Counties
Alameda
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is necessary to prevent an emergency. Chemical stabilization of the diethyl ether is necessary prior to transportation to a permitted treatment, storage, and disposal facility to prevent accidental fire and/or explosion during transport.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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